How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harker Heights H S | Ira Cross Jr El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Harker Heights, TX | Killeen, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,192 | 642 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 15.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.8% | 70.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harker Heights H S | Ira Cross Jr El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,648 | $10,648 |
| District | Killeen Isd | Killeen Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harker Heights H S | Ira Cross Jr El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.3% | 9.0% |
| African American | 25.9% | 44.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.1% | 31.8% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harker Heights H S | Ira Cross Jr El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 313.1:1 | 321:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.9% | 34.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 278 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.